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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ariana Baio

Oklahoma’s public education chief resigns a day after announcing Turning Point chapters in schools

Ryan Walters, the superintendent of Oklahoma, who made national headlines for pushing an ultra-conservative religious agenda in public schools, is stepping down from his job to lead a conservative nonprofit.

Walters said he would transition to lead the nonprofit, Teacher Freedom Alliance, a day after announcing that he would mandate Turning Point USA chapters in the state’s high schools.

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